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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.06, 1,051.78 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.06, 1,051.78 and 349.77 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 1,051.78 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/1,051.78 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 1,051.78 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 367,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,880.22/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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